We've noted that many people are willing to travel long distances, we're just not one of them.
On the other hand. Many people won't attend a local get together. Case in point would be the N MS group that tried to arrange a get together this weekend. One couple showed, out of 275 listed members. We were invited, but could not attend due to holiday gatherings with family.
If this is any indication of how our local get together will turn out.

As I told one couple today. I do intend to eat dinner, regardless of how many show up LOL.